Comments & Praise

Task Comments

Comments allow communication directly on tasks, creating a focused discussion thread for each task.

Adding a Comment

1. Open the Task
   Navigate to the task you want to comment on.
2. Find the Comments Section
   Scroll down to see existing comments and the comment input.
3. Write Your Comment
   Type your message in the comment box.
4. Post
   Click "Post" or press Enter to submit your comment.

Comment Features

• Timestamps: See when each comment was posted
• Author: See who wrote each comment
• Edit: Edit your own comments (within a time limit)
• Delete: Remove your own comments
• Notifications: Get notified when someone replies

Use Cases for Comments

• Questions: Ask for clarification about a task
• Updates: Provide progress updates
• Issues: Report problems or blockers
• Feedback: Give feedback after review
• Encouragement: Motivate and support

Praise

Praise is a special form of recognition that goes beyond regular comments. It's designed to provide positive reinforcement and acknowledge good behavior or performance.

Giving Praise

1. On a Completed Task
   When reviewing a completed task, click the "Give Praise" button.
2. Quick Praise
   Use the quick praise option on The Helm to send praise directly.
3. Write Your Message
   Add a personalized message explaining what you're praising.
4. Select a Praise Type (Optional)
   Choose a category like "Good Service", "Excellent Obedience", "Great Progress", etc.
5. Send
   Submit the praise. The recipient will be notified.

Praise Types

Categorize praise to track patterns:

• Good Service: For service-oriented tasks well done
• Excellent Obedience: For following instructions perfectly
• Great Attitude: For positive approach and mindset
• Impressive Progress: For growth and improvement
• Extra Effort: For going above and beyond
• Perfect Ritual: For ritual completion with excellence
• Training Success: For training milestones
• General Praise: For any other recognition

The Praise Wall

The Praise Wall is a special section on The Helm dashboard that displays recent praise:

For Submissives

• See all praise you've received
• Recent praise highlighted prominently
• Scroll through praise history
• Serves as positive reinforcement and motivation

For Dominants

• See praise you've given
• Track praise patterns
• Remember to give regular recognition

Praise Statistics

Track praise over time:

• Total praise received: Lifetime count
• This week/month: Recent praise
• By type: Breakdown by praise category
• Trends: Praise frequency over time

Quick Praise from The Helm

Dominants can send quick praise directly from The Helm without opening a task:

1. Find the submissive's card on your dashboard
2. Click the "Quick Praise" or thumbs-up button
3. Select a praise type or write a custom message
4. Send immediately

Comment & Praise Notifications

Comment Notifications

• New comment on your task
• Reply to your comment
• Mention in a comment (if supported)

Praise Notifications

• New praise received (always notified by default)
• Can be received via push, email, or both
• Appears prominently on The Helm

Configure notification preferences in Account Settings → Notifications.

Best Practices

For Giving Praise

Be Specific

Instead of "Good job", say "I'm impressed by how quickly you completed the laundry and how neatly everything was folded."

Be Timely

Give praise soon after the behavior you want to reinforce. Immediate recognition is most effective.

Be Consistent

Regular praise builds trust and motivation. Don't save it only for perfect performance.

Be Genuine

Authentic praise resonates more than generic recognition. Mean what you say.

For Receiving Praise

Accept Gracefully

Accept praise without deflecting. A simple "Thank you, Sir/Ma'am" is appropriate.

Let It Motivate

Use praise as fuel for continued effort. Review your Praise Wall when you need encouragement.

Note Patterns

Notice what behaviors earn praise and continue those patterns.

Comment Etiquette

Keep It Relevant

Keep comments focused on the task at hand. Use direct messages for off-topic conversation.

Be Respectful

Maintain the tone appropriate to your dynamic, even when giving corrective feedback.

Use for Documentation

Comments create a record. Use them to document important information that should be remembered.

Reporting Issues

If you receive inappropriate comments or see content that violates community guidelines:

1. Click the three-dot menu on the comment
2. Select "Report"
3. Choose the reason for reporting
4. Submit the report

Reports are reviewed by moderators and appropriate action is taken.